Government Terminology

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What is a Constitution?

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A written plan of government.

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Roots

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Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Enlightenment

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Articles of Confederation

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First Written Constitution

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Problems

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Lacked power to tax and regulate trade

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Northwest Ordinance

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When a territory reaches 60,000 population, it could apply for statehood

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Shays Rebellion

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An important sign that the Articles of Confederation was not working

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George Washington

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President of the Convention

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James Madison

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Father of the Convention

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Alexander Hamilton

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Financial Wizard

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Benjamin Franklin

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Oldest delegate